I Will Learn about Pregnancy and Childbirth
Key Vocab
Conception- also known as fertilization, is the union of an ovum and a sperm
Heredity- the passing of characteristics from biological parents to their children
Chromosome- a threadlike structure that carries genes
Gene- a unit of hereditary material
Sex-Linked Characteristics- are hereditary characteristics transmitted on the sex chromosomes
Genetic Counseling- a process in which a trained professional interprets medical information concerning genetics to prospective parents
Amniocentesis-a diagnostic procedure in which a needle is inserted through the uterus to extract fluid from the amniotic sac
Amniotic Sac- a pouch of fluid that surrounds a fetus
Embryo- the name given to a developing baby through the second month of growth after conception
Fetus- the name given to a developing baby from the ninth week until birth
Placenta- an organ that anchors the embryo to the uterus
Umbilical Cord- a ropelike structure that connects the embryo to the placenta
Prenatal Care- care given to the mother-to-be and baby before birth
Premature Birth- the birth of a baby before it is fully developed, or less than 38 weeks from the time of conception
Low Birthweight- a weight at birth that is less than 5.5 pounds
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome- the presence of severe birth defects in babies born to mothers who drank alcohol during pregnancy
Miscarriage- the natural ending of a pregnancy before a baby is developed enough to survive on its own
Labor- the process of childbirth
Crowning- the appearance of the baby's head during delivery
Afterbirth- the placenta, which is expelled shortly after delivery
Apgar Score- a rating of physical characteristics of an infant one to five minutes after birth
Postpartum Period- the span of time that begins after the baby is born
Ectopic Pregnancy- also known as a tubal pregnancy, is a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus
RH Incompatibility- a mismatch between the blood of a pregnant female and the blood of the developing baby
Toxemia of Pregnancy- a condition characterized by a rise in the pregnant female's blood pressure, swelling, and leakage or protein into the urine
Cesarean Section- a procedure in which a baby is removed surgically from the mother
Stillbirth- a fully developed baby born dead
Heredity- the passing of characteristics from biological parents to their children
Chromosome- a threadlike structure that carries genes
Gene- a unit of hereditary material
Sex-Linked Characteristics- are hereditary characteristics transmitted on the sex chromosomes
Genetic Counseling- a process in which a trained professional interprets medical information concerning genetics to prospective parents
Amniocentesis-a diagnostic procedure in which a needle is inserted through the uterus to extract fluid from the amniotic sac
Amniotic Sac- a pouch of fluid that surrounds a fetus
Embryo- the name given to a developing baby through the second month of growth after conception
Fetus- the name given to a developing baby from the ninth week until birth
Placenta- an organ that anchors the embryo to the uterus
Umbilical Cord- a ropelike structure that connects the embryo to the placenta
Prenatal Care- care given to the mother-to-be and baby before birth
Premature Birth- the birth of a baby before it is fully developed, or less than 38 weeks from the time of conception
Low Birthweight- a weight at birth that is less than 5.5 pounds
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome- the presence of severe birth defects in babies born to mothers who drank alcohol during pregnancy
Miscarriage- the natural ending of a pregnancy before a baby is developed enough to survive on its own
Labor- the process of childbirth
Crowning- the appearance of the baby's head during delivery
Afterbirth- the placenta, which is expelled shortly after delivery
Apgar Score- a rating of physical characteristics of an infant one to five minutes after birth
Postpartum Period- the span of time that begins after the baby is born
Ectopic Pregnancy- also known as a tubal pregnancy, is a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus
RH Incompatibility- a mismatch between the blood of a pregnant female and the blood of the developing baby
Toxemia of Pregnancy- a condition characterized by a rise in the pregnant female's blood pressure, swelling, and leakage or protein into the urine
Cesarean Section- a procedure in which a baby is removed surgically from the mother
Stillbirth- a fully developed baby born dead
Assignment
Your assignment for this section is to watch the movie The Pregnancy Pact that was aired on lifetime television. It's a story about a group of high school girls in Massachusetts who all planned on getting pregnant at the same time. During the movie, they show how media played a big role in how people portrayed these students.
After you watch the movie, you'll head on over to the discussion board. Tell me what you thought about the coverage that this incident received from the news stations. Was this just a local event? Did it make national news? Do you think that it was fair for the stations to cover an incident like this? What do you think would happen if it happened in your town?
Lastly, comment on two peers thoughts about the movie and the media.
After you watch the movie, you'll head on over to the discussion board. Tell me what you thought about the coverage that this incident received from the news stations. Was this just a local event? Did it make national news? Do you think that it was fair for the stations to cover an incident like this? What do you think would happen if it happened in your town?
Lastly, comment on two peers thoughts about the movie and the media.